Q: I’ve been having a live-in relationship for more than four years, but now he has got married to another lady for the sake of his family. We still want to continue our relationship as husband and wife. Is it legally possible? And how can we legalise our live-in relationship?
A: No, it is not legally possible, as the man has got married. If your relationship continues, then the same shall be punishable under section 497 of the Indian penal code which states ‘Adultery’. As the marriage of the man has already been solemnised, legalising of the live-in relationship is not possible.
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Nandish Thackar
When I saw my live-in boyfriend having sex with someone else in our bed
